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Male thief in black and white striped shirt is removing a lock from a black eMTB.

Crimes Involving E-Mountain Bikes (and How to Protect Yours Like a Pro)

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Often coming with price tags between $4,000 and $12,000, and chock-full of expensive components, our precious investments are also irresistible targets for thieves.  Unlike traditional bikes, eMTBs have highly re-sellable components like removable batteries, onboard electronics, and high-demand motor systems that are easy to strip and sell. To you, your bike is a trusted trail companion. To a thief, it’s a portable jackpot.

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A happy eMTB rider rides next to a struggling rider on a home-made eMTB. The struggling rider is wearing a backpack with batteries and wires coming out and connected to his motor.

Inside Your eMTB Battery: How It Works and How to Make It Last

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EMTB batteries are large, heavy, and expensive.  However, they are also sophisticated electronic devices that deliver a lot of power for their size.  In a previous blog post, we looked at Watts – how battery power is measured.  In today’s post, we will dive into what is actually going on inside of your eMTB battery, and ways that we can help them last as long as possible. 

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An eMTB is leaning against a fallen tree, on the side of a mountain bike trail in Georgia. The background is a late winter woods.

Charleston Park Bike Trails – Views, Berms, and Beer with Dogs!

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Charleston Park offers a 5.5-mile eMTB friendly network of cross-country singletrack trails along the edges of Lake Sidney Lanier in North Forsyth County. These trails, well maintained by RAMBO (Roswell Alpharetta Mountain Biking Organization), are generally rated as intermediate, featuring short and long climbs, descents, roots, and rocks.

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A very sweaty and dehydrated rider is leaning on his eMTB and holding a damp cloth to his head. The background is a trail through the woods.

DANGER ZONE!  Dehydration While E-Mountain Biking – PART 1

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eMTBs give us the ability to go a little beyond our natural physical limits.  However, eMTBs do not make us superhuman, we are still governed by biology, and extending our natural limits can sometimes get us into trouble.  Dehydration while e-mountain biking is a very real concern, especially in the Southeast. 

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A deer with glowing red eyes lurks in the high grass near a mountain bike trail, the shadow of an unsuspecting rider is in the background.

Close Encounters: E-Mountain Biking with Deer in the Southeast

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As mountain bikers exploring the scenic trails of the Southeast, we’re often privileged to encounter wildlife in their natural habitats. It is one of the many reasons that I ride.  Among these encounters, deer stand out as beautiful, curious, and sometimes unpredictable trail companions. Here’s what you should know about sharing the trails with deer, and how to stay safe when encountering these large animals.

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An eMTB rider has a disconcerted look as he realized his helmet is entangled in a spider web, the large Joro spider is inches from his face!

Joro Spiders: Meet Your eMTB Trail Buddies

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If you’ve ever blasted down a trail in the Southeast and found yourself tangled in a massive web, congratulations—you’ve just met your Joro Spider trail buddy! These bright, web-spinning miscreants have become a common sight for eMTB riders in the Southeast, stretching their impressive webs across our favorite trails, usually around face-height. But who are these unexpected riding companions, where did they come from, and should we be worried? Let’s dive into the world of Joro Spiders and their reluctant role in the eMTB experience.

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